Julius Akaba
@juliusakaba
Programme Coordinator and project management PhD, I design postgraduate learning and deliver M&E-driven reporting.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Programme Coordinator and Project Management specialist with a PhD in Management Science (Project Management), combining higher education programme coordination with strong monitoring, evaluation, and reporting capability. Across my roles in South Africa and Ghana, I’ve led postgraduate programme delivery in block-release environments, resolved operational and academic challenges, and strengthened stakeholder alignment through programme governance structures.
I develop and quality-assure learning delivery—coordinating scheduling, assessment administration, and moderation, and building online modules in Blackboard LMS for postgraduate and advanced diploma programmes. I also bring research and data discipline from public health and hospital information systems, supporting evidence-based decision-making through data management, analysis, and institutional reporting, including external moderation and curriculum improvement work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Programme Coordinator
Central University of Technology, Free State
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Coordinated block-release delivery of the MSc in Entrepreneurial Management for 100+ postgraduate students, managing scheduling, logistics, venue coordination, and programme communications. Resolved operational and academic issues (lecturer availability, timetabling, and student support) and supported programme governance through the Programme Advisory Board.
External Moderator
Institute of Development Management
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Moderated examination papers and scripts in project management, project cost management, and research methodology. Produced written moderation reports by checking alignment between assessment tasks, learning outcomes, cognitive demand levels, and marking consistency for institutional quality assurance.
Lecturer
Central University of Technology, Free State
Feb 2014 - Present (12 years 4 months)
Facilitated undergraduate and postgraduate learning in project management, entrepreneurship, research methodology, and strategic management. Coordinated learner support and assessment administration across multiple qualification levels and supervised postgraduate research groups through proposal and data analysis stages.
Academic Content Developer
TERS-UK Limited
Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)
Developed eight online learning modules for postgraduate and advanced diploma programmes in project management, entrepreneurship, and monitoring and evaluation. Prepared learning activities and assessments for Blackboard LMS, updated content using implementation feedback, and delivered modules within project timelines.
Freelance Project Facilitator
Dlama SS Investment Holdings
Jun 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Facilitated project management training for approximately 35 adult learners aligned with SAQA unit standards and workplace-based learning requirements. Guided practical project management activities and structured discussions, and completed learner support documentation and provider reporting requirements.
Biostatistics Officer
The King’s Medical Centre
Sep 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 2 months)
Managed routine health information data capture, reporting, and analysis across hospital units and produced operational and health reporting summaries. Supported health surveys and quality improvement reporting, and provided acting administrative and procurement support to maintain continuity during staff shortages.
Health Data Researcher
University of Ghana
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Collected, cleaned, validated, and managed maternal and child health data for Project Fives Alive and related public health studies. Prepared data summaries and supported reporting for child health and healthcare utilisation research, including monitoring and longitudinal data collection activities.
Biostatistics Officer
St Anne’s Hospital
Nov 2005 - Aug 2010 (4 years 9 months)
Managed hospital information systems and coordinated routing reporting activities across hospital departments. Supported quality improvement reporting linked to Project Fives Alive and Ministry of Health processes as part of a Core Quality Improvement Team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Central University of Technology, Free State
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, Higher Education
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education at the Central University of Technology, Free State.
Central University of Technology, Free State
Advanced Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Grade: Cum Laude
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation with Cum Laude at the Central University of Technology, Free State.
Central University of Technology, Free State
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science, Project Management
Completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science specialising in Project Management at the Central University of Technology, Free State.
Central University of Technology, Free State
Master of Technology in Business Administration, Business Administration
Grade: Cum Laude
Completed a Master of Technology in Business Administration (Cum Laude) at the Central University of Technology, Free State.
Central University of Technology, Free State
Bachelor of Technology in Project Management, Project Management
Grade: Cum Laude
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Project Management (Cum Laude) at the Central University of Technology, Free State.
Kumasi Technical University
Higher National Diploma in Statistics, Statistics
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Statistics at Kumasi Technical University.
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